Pumpkin Potato Soup recipe serves 4, 200 ml per serving.
64 calories for 1 serving of Pumpkin Potato Soup, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Carbohydrates 10.8g, Protein 3.3g, Fat 0.8g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Pumpkin Potato Soup.
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Satisfaction guaranteed! There is no doubt about anybody not liking the pumpkin potato soup because it transforms the humble pumpkin into nothing short of a sumptuous delicacy.
This creamy pumpkin potato soup, made with vitamin A and calcium pumpkin and calcium rich milk is very appealing in terms of colours and flavours. Red pumpkin when blended with milk and potatoes give thickness to the pumpkin potato soup, so there is no need to add any cream to this soup. pumpkin potato soup falls under the category of thick soup.
Is Pumpkin Potato Soup healthy?
Yes, this is healthy BUT restrictions apply to some. Made from red pumpkin, butter, potatoes and onions.
Let's understand the Ingredients.
What's good.
1. Red Pumpkin ( kaddu, bhopla) : A cup of pumpkin cubes fulfils your day’s requirement of Vitamin A (5526 mcg), thus making it a super food for your eyes. Kaddu can be included in safe amounts by diabetics. The magical combo of antioxidants and Vitamins A and Vitamin C create a shield against cancer cells. The antioxidants help reducing LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) from oxidizing and clogging the blood vessels, which if persists would increase the risk of heart disease. Read is pumpkin healthy?
2. Onions (pyaz, kanda) : Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart, diabetics. Read the benefits of onions.
3. Milk, Low Fat Milk, Milk powder : 1 cup of milk provides 70% of the Recommended Daily Allowance of Calcium. Milk promotes strong bones. The Calcium in Milk helps to protect your teeth against gum disease and keeps your jaw bone strong and healthy. Milk is low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels. However diabetics must consider including low fat milk as advised by their dietitian only so as to avoid any fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Protein is another key nutrient which milk is rich in - 8.6 g from a cup. So all those looking to build protein stores can add milk and its products like curd, and paneer to their diet. One cup of Milk gives 10 grams of carbs. Low fat milk has lower fat and the same benefits of milk.
What's the problem?
Potatoes (Aloo) : Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates which can lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes and obesity. Potatoes are recommended for malnourished children and people with low weight. See full details on why potatoes are bad for you.
Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Pumpkin Potato Soup ?
Yes for diabetics but in restricted amount as the glycemic index is high but glycemic load is low. Yes for heart patients but if obese, then no.
Changes to make.
- Use low fat milk.
- Reduce the amount of potatoes used.
Can healthy individuals have Pumpkin Soup ?
If you are healthy, then enjoy this soup.